Burning Bridges
Daniel O’Donnell Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
But I held my head up high
All the time they warned me
But I only passed them by
They all tried to tell me
But I guess I didn't care
I turned my back and
Left them standing there
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Joey tried to help me find a job
A while ago
When I finally got it I didn't want to go
The party Mary gave for me
When I just walked away
Now there's nothing left for me to say
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Years have passed and I keep thinking
What a fool I've been
I look back into the past and
Think of way back then
I know that I lost everything I thought I that could win
I guess I should have listened to my friends
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Burning bridges lost forevermore
The lyrics of Daniel O’Donnell's song "Burning Bridges" explore the consequences of personal choices and the regret that follows. The singer acknowledges that their friends had warned them about the path they were taking, but they disregarded their advice and chose to ignore the potential consequences.
The song starts with the singer reflecting on how their friends had tried to warn them and advise them, but they chose to turn their back and leave them standing there. The "burning bridges" referred to in the chorus symbolize the relationships that were severed as a result of the singer's choices. The singer laments the loneliness and the memories that now haunt them as a result of these broken relationships. They acknowledge that they have left people behind each time they closed a door, and these bridges are forever lost.
The second verse introduces Joey, who had tried to help the singer find a job. However, when the singer finally got the job, they had no interest in pursuing it. Similarly, when Mary threw a party for the singer, they simply walked away, disregarding the effort and affection others were extending towards them. The singer now realizes the gravity of their actions and admits to the loss they have incurred. They regret not heeding the warnings and advice given to them by their friends.
Overall, "Burning Bridges" is a reflection on the destructive consequences of one's choices, particularly in relation to personal relationships. It portrays the regret and loneliness that follow when one chooses to disregard the advice and warnings of loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Friends all tried to warn me
Many of my friends attempted to caution me
But I held my head up high
Yet I proudly maintained my composure
All the time they warned me
Even though they constantly advised me
But I only passed them by
I simply disregarded their words
They all tried to tell me
They all made efforts to inform me
But I guess I didn't care
But I suppose I didn't hold any concern
I turned my back and
I turned away and
Left them standing there
Left them in their place
All the burning bridges that have fallen after me
All the connections I severed that now lay in ruins behind me
All the lonely feelings and the burning memories
The sentiments of isolation and the tormenting recollections
Everyone I left behind each time I closed the door
Each person I abandoned every time I shut the door
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Destroyed connections gone perpetually
Joey tried to help me find a job
My friend Joey attempted to assist me in finding employment
A while ago
Some time in the past
When I finally got it I didn't want to go
When I eventually obtained it, I lacked the desire to pursue it
The party Mary gave for me
The celebration that Mary organized in my honor
When I just walked away
When I simply departed without explanation
Now there's nothing left for me to say
Now there is no more remaining for me to express
Years have passed and I keep thinking
Numerous years have gone by and I continue pondering
What a fool I've been
What a foolish person I have been
I look back into the past and
I reflect on the past and
Think of way back then
Contemplate about that distant time
I know that I lost everything I thought I that could win
I am aware that I lost everything I believed I could achieve
I guess I should have listened to my friends
I suppose I should have heeded the advice of my friends
Burning bridges lost forevermore
Destroyed connections gone perpetually
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lalo Schifrin, Mike Curb
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind